line of attack
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Meaning · English
A strategy or approach used to criticize or oppose someone
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
chiến lược hoặc phương pháp chỉ trích hoặc phản đối
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Literally: a military term for a formation of troops
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The politician's line of attack was to question her opponent's experience
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “line of attack” mean?
A strategy or approach used to criticize or oppose someone Literally: a military term for a formation of troops
Is “line of attack” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.